Yep, this one’s a no-brainer. Apply a strong SPF to
protect your skin for a full day of fun in the sun. Reapply every couple of
hours, or when you get out of the waves. (We like the spray-on kind so our
hands don’t get sticky. Simple and fast!)

It’s cute when your towel coordinates with your beach
bag—we heart bright stripes for both. There’s no harm in stocking up on a few:
You’ll need ‘em to dry off, sit on the sand, wrap up with your crush and maybe
even use it to have a midday picnic.